It's been a rough start for the 49ers as they find themselves at 1-2 heading into a Monday night showdown with the Los Angeles Rams. However, one silver lining to this unfavorable start has been the breakout of second-year safety Talanoa Hufanga.
Hufanga was selected in the fifth round with the 181st pick in the 2021 draft. Upon his arrival to the NFL, Hufanga stressed the importance of being able to contribute in any way that he could from day one, and by doing so gave us a glimpse of his team-first attitude that has elevated him to such a prominent role on an established defense in a little over a year.